Ali's Ice Cream food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Edinburgh (City of)
Ali's Ice Cream was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the shop fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 14 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 263 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BQ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ali's Ice Cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 103 yards away | Pass | 30 January 2025 |
| 3 Blind Mice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | Pass | 15 October 2024 |
| A& O Edinburgh City and Bar Fifty Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 287 yards away | Pass | 6 March 2025 |
| Ark Housing Association Ltd. Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 7 October 2008 |
| 10 Hill Place Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 1 August 2022 |
| Angels With Bagpipes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 11 March 2026 |
| Al Medina Food Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 2 December 2024 |
| Antojitos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 7 March 2023 |
Questions about Ali's Ice Cream
What is Ali's Ice Cream's food hygiene rating?
Ali's Ice Cream does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Ali's Ice Cream last inspected?
Ali's Ice Cream was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Edinburgh (City of) Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Edinburgh (City of) Council inspects Ali's Ice Cream and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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